Turkish company to manage power grids in Uzbekistan
Aksa Elektrik will manage the Samarkand electricity grid in Uzbekistan. This is the first time a foreign company has taken over a power grid in the country.
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Central Asian countries report power blackouts
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan all reported blackouts on Friday, which Kazakhstan's energy ministry said had been caused by a "sudden change in the power flow" from the Central Asian grid.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to hold 4th interregional forum in Tashkent
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will hold the fourth Interregional Forum on August 22 in Tashkent, bringing together government representatives, investors, and business leaders to expand trade, investment, and regional cooperation between the …
Uzbekistan to allocate 6 billion dollars for AI development
Uzbekistan plans to attract approximately $6 billion in private investment for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030, First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies Oleg Pekos said. "A significant …
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan boost trade
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan rose by more than a third in the first five months of 2026, reaching $2.3 billion.
Yerevan denies plans for EU illegal migrant center
The Armenian government has refuted reports suggesting that a centre for illegal migrants from the European Union may be established on its territory.
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Central Asia transform into one region
An informal meeting of the Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries was held today in the city of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
Presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan congratulate Uzbek leader on birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have congratulated Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday, wishing him health, prosperity, and success.
Uzbekistan to launch first toll road in August
Travel time between Urgench and Khiva will be reduced to 17 minutes when Uzbekistan's first toll road opens next month, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced.
Russian agriculture watchdog limits Uzbek vegetables exports as of July 23
Russian agriculture watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor is limiting imports of quarantinable produce from the five Uzbek exporters who have committed the most violations of phytosanitary requirements from July 23 onwards.
Direct flights from Izmir to Tashkent to launch on August 1
SunExpress Airlines will launch a new scheduled service between Izmir and Tashkent on August 1, with a frequency of four flights per week.
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan to create joint Caspian Sea fleet
The parties will also establish a joint venture to service the logistics route
New consortium to handle Uzbekistan-Georgia transportation
Uzbekistan and Georgia are strengthening cooperation in the transport and logistics sector following high-level talks and a joint inspection of key infrastructure projects in Georgia, including the development of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port.
Organization of Turkic States religious departments heads to gather in Shusha
The first meeting of the heads of state bodies responsible for religious affairs of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Azerbaijan's city of Shusha on June 30.
Colombia defeats DR Congo, England, Ghana play to draw
Colombia defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 in their second-round group stage match to advance to the World Cup knockout round. England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in their second-round group stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Croatian national football team defeated Panama 1-0, Portugal blanked Uzbekistan 5-0.
Uzbekistan to purchase vessels for its future fleet
Uzbekistan is considering purchasing and chartering vessels to support its fleet operations in the Caspian Sea
Uzbekistan suffers defeat to Colombia in World Cup match
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in a Group K match at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City. Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in a Group L encounter at the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener in Dallas, Texas.
Uzbekistan announces new stage in relations with Russia
Russian-Uzbek cooperation is developing dynamically
Russian government head to pay two-day visit to Tashkent
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will travel to Uzbekistan on June 16-17 for a working visit.
Uzbekistan welcomes over 5 million tourists this year
Uzbekistan is growing in popularity as a travel destination, with a 27% surge in international tourists in the first part of 2026 compared to the previous year.
